OPRAH's BOOKLIST

Infant to 2 Years

Global Babiesby Maya Ajmera. Charlesbridge, 2007. ISBN: 9781580891745 (board book).
Colorful photos of babies from countries all over the world are matched with the message that babies are beautiful no matter where they are. -LW

Baby Signs: a Baby-Sized Guide to Speaking with Sign Languageby Joy Allen. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2007. ISBN: 9780803731936 (board book).
Basic signs, such as that for “milk,” “more,” “help me,” and “book,” are among the thirteen presented here. The child-centered illustrations show a baby signing while the text presents how to make the sign. -SS

The Very Clumsy Click Beetle's Favorite Wordsby Eric Carle. Grosset & Dunlap, 2008. ISBN: 9780448448022. </br> Learn a few of the beetle's favorite words in this beautifully illustrated book that pairs new vocabulary with intricate representations. -JSL

Baby! Baby!by Vicky Ceelen. Random House, 2008. ISBN: 9780375842078.
When is a baby like a bassett? How does a turtle resemble a tot? Perfectly paired photographs show how a pose, a gesture, or an expression can create equally high levels of cuteness, whether the subject is an animal or an infant. -SE

Maisy's Nature Walk: A Maisy First Science Bookby Lucy Cousins. Candlewick, 2008. ISBN: 9780763634568.
Maisy goes for a nature walk and observes plants and animals along the way. Pull-tabs and pop-ups make a flower bloom, an egg hatch, and rabbits and a frog hop and leap. -LW

My Animalsby Xavier Deneux. Walker & Co., 2007. ISBN: 9780802797872. This mostly black and white board book introduces infants and toddlers to all sorts of animals - from cat to panda to cow. A hole cut into each page leads the audience on to the next page. -ACC

A Good Dayby Kevin Henkes. HarperCollins, 2007. ISBN: 9780061140198.
How does a bad day turn into a good one? It can be as simple as a squirrel finding a nut, a bird flying high, or a little girl finding a feather in this joyful picture book. -SE

What’s Up, Duck?: A Book of Oppositesby Tad Hills. Schwartz & Wade Books, 2008. ISBN: 9780375847387 (board book).
Duck and Goose and friends use body language, facial expressions and quirky humor to demonstrate nine pairs of opposites, such as front and back, near and far, and heavy and light in this engaging concept board book. -SS

Uh-Oh!by Rachel Isadora. Harcourt, 2008. ISBN: 9780152057657.
A dreadlocked baby has many opportunities to say "Uh-oh!" Toddlers will have fun anticipating the next "uh-oh!" and saying it along with the reader. -LW

Hello Dayby Anita Lobel. Greenwillow Books, 2008. ISBN: 9780060787653 . Each farmyard animal meets the sunrise with his own distinctive sound, but what they all mean is "Hello, Day!" -JR

Moo Baa La La Laby Sandra Boynton. Little Simon, 1995, c1982. ISBN: 9780671449018 (board book).
The animals in this rhyming board book demonstrate the very different and amusing sounds that they make. The humor is just right for toddlers. -GEZ

Pat the Bunnyby Dorothy Kunhardt. Golden Books, 1940. ISBN: 9780307120007 (board book).
The classic touch and feel book in which a boy and girl experience the world around them by patting a bunny, looking in a mirror, smelling flowers, and touching Daddy's scratchy face. -JR

Spots, Feathers, and Curly Tailsby Nancy Tafuri. HarperCollins, 1988. ISBN: 9780688075361.
Who does that curly tail belong to? What animal has black and white spots? Just turn the page to reveal the familiar farm animals that match the verbal and visual clues. Bold, bright pictures make this a guessing game just right for the youngest book and animal lovers. -SE

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Up, Down, and Aroundby Katherine Ayres, illustrated by Nadine Bernard Westcott. Candlewick, 2007. ISBN: 9780763623784.
Growing a garden was never so busy before! In a bouncy rhyme and pictures full of creatures and activity, a garden is planted, grows, and becomes lunch. -LW

Never Take a Shark to the Dentist (and Other Things Not to Do)by Judi Barrett, illustrated by John Nickle. Atheneum, 2008. ISBN: 9781416907244.
The things you shouldn’t do with various animal friends – and one you should! - LW

A Visitor for Bearby Bonny Becker, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton. Candlewick Press, 2008. ISBN: 9780763628079.
A small hungry mouse pesters Bear as he prepares breakfast. Exasperated, Bear shouts "I told you to leave!" and "Unbelievable! Away with you! Vamoose!" but the mouse remains. Resigned, he extracts the mouse's promise to leave after a cup of tea and some cheese. The unlikely friendship is sealed when Bear finds that he likes the attention! -LW

Big Bad Bunnyby Frannie Billingsley. illus. by G. Brian Karas. Atheneum, 2008. ISBN 9781416906018.
Big Bad Bunny is chomping and crashing in the forest. And Baby Boo Boo has disappeared from her cozy bedroom. Maybe she’s in great danger…or maybe it’s just part of a funny surprise. -SE

Monkey and Meby Emily Gravett. Simon & Schuster, 2008, c2007. ISBN: 9781416954576.
A girl tells us about the animals she visited at the zoo with her stuffed monkey. Pay close attention to the pictures, and you just might be able to guess the next animal before she reveals it. -SE

Orange Pear Apple Bearby Emily Gravett. Simon & Schuster 2007, c2005. ISBN: 9781416939993.
Colors, shapes and a simple story are cleverly presented through a seamless combination of witty watercolor illustrations and the four words of the title – plus one more at the very end.- SS

It's Moving Day!by Pamela Hickman, illustrated by Geraldo Valerio. Kids Can Press, 2008. ISBN: 9781554530748.
Over several seasons eight different animals make their home and raise their young in the same woodland burrow. When it’s time to move on, “It’s moving day!” and the next inhabitant moves in. Factual information on each animal is provided at the end of the story. - LW

I'm Bad!by Kate McMullan, illustrated by Jim McMullan. Joanna Cotler, 2008. ISBN: 9780061229718.
This T. Rex is determined to tell you just how very bad he is, but he's also very hungry. Determinedly, he stalks his prey but never catches it. Is he ever going to eat again? -SK

Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Storiesby Laura Vaccaro Seeger. Roaring Brook Press 2007. ISBN: 9781596430532.
In three very short but distinct stories, Bear, a multicolored stuff toy, and Dog, a rowdy daschund, solve problems and enjoy their friendship. - GEZ

I'm the Biggest Thing in the Oceanby Kevin Sherry. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2007. ISBN: 9780803731929.
A giant squid proclaims himself the biggest thing in the ocean, but his bragging comes to a humorous climax when he meets a whale. -JR

Every Fridayby Dan Yaccarino. Henry Holt and Company, 2007. ISBN: 9780805077247.
With warmth and charm in both text and the 1950s retro illustrations, a little boy recounts how every Friday morning, whatever the weather, he and his father walk to the local diner for breakfast. -SS

CLASSIC

Fortunatelyby Remy Charlip. Simon & Schuster, 1993, c1964. ISBN: 9780689716607 (pap).
Ned’s day is full of unfortunate events, from a fall from an airplane to a sea full of sharks. Fortunately, every disaster is followed by a turn of good luck in this timeless tale of humor, adventure, and surprise. -SE

Millions of Catsby Wanda Gag. Penguin Young Readers, 2004, c1928. ISBN: 9780399233159.
An old man goes in search for the one perfect cat for his wife but returns with millions of cats. The timeless black and white illustrations are accompanied by a rhythmic hand lettered text. - GEZ

Harold and the Purple Crayonby Crockett Johnson. Harper, 1955. ISBN: 0060229365.
On a moonlight walk with his purple crayon, Harold steps into the imaginative scenes he draws, but how will he find his way back home to bed? -JR

The Tale of Peter Rabbitby Beatrix Potter. Warne, 2002, c1902. ISBN: 9780723247708.
Not content to pick blackberries, Peter ventures into Mr. McGregor’s garden and must think fast in order to safely return home. The small book, realistic illustrations and polished text make this the perfect, intimate read aloud. -SS

Where the Wild Things Areby Maurice Sendak. HarperTrophy, 1988. ISBN: 9780064431781.
When max is sent to bed without his supper he is so mad that he decides to sail to the land of the wild things where he becomes the wildest of all. -SK

6-9 Years

Nic Bishop Frogsby Nic Bishop. Scholastic, 2008. ISBN 9780439877558.
In the incredible world of frogs, some species camouflage to escape danger, another eats with its eyes, and one can even glide fifty through the air! Dazzling photographs and fun facts introduce these amazing amphibians in action. –SE

Comets, Stars, the Moon, and Mars: Space Poems and Paintingsby Douglas Florian. Harcourt, 2007. ISBN: 9780152053727
“The universe is every place, / Including all the e m p t y space.” Poems full of wordplay, rhyme, and humor that’s just right for kids accompany eye-catching illustrations in this fascinating introduction to outer space. -SE

Snoring Beautyby Bruce Hale, illustrated by Howard Fine. Harcourt, 2008. ISBN: 9780152163143.
A fairy tale that’s as twisted as they come, and hilarious to boot. True to the spited fairy, Beebo’s curse, Princess Marge becomes a snoring dragon doomed to sleep until wakened by “a quince.” Yes, a quince, due to the curse-fix of a hard-of-hearing fairy. All ends well and the kingdom whops it up “with a hey-nonny-nonny and a hot-cha-cha." - LW

Just Graceby Charise Mericle Harper. Houghton Mifflin, 2007. ISBN: 0618646426
Grace's humorous attempts to cheer up her neighbor Mrs. Luther, leads to a misunderstanding about the woman's disappearing cat! Sequels include: Still Just Grace, Just Grace Walks the Dog. -AK

The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar Countyby Janice Harrington. illus. by Shelley Jackson. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007. ISBN 9780374312510.
Miss Hen is smart, fast, and knows all the tricks. Is that enough to keep her safe from the girl who calls herself the Chicken-Chasing Queen? Dynamic illustrations bring this squawking, pecking, feather-flying battle of wits to a conclusion that works out fine for both girl and bird. -SE

Oh, Theodore!: Guinea Pig Poemsby Susan Katz, illustrated by Stacey Schuett. Clarion Books, 2007. ISBN: 9780618702220.
A boy gets a guinea pig for a pet. The boy and his guinea pig, Theodore (named so because he’s soft, fuzzy and brown like a teddy bear) cautiously adjust to each other, but their affection develops. Told in short easy-to-read poems. - LW

Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroadby Ellen Levine, illustrated by Kadir Nelson. Scholastic, 2007. ISBN: 9780439777339.
Henry Brown grew up a slave. After his wife and children are sold off to another master, and with nothing left to lose, Henry is boxed up by the local doctor, and abolitionist, and mailed! After a rough ride, Henry is unboxed - a free man. -LW

Mind Your Manners, B. B. Wolfby Judy Sierra. Knopf, 2007. ISBN: 9780375935329.
B.B. Wolf receives a "mysterious envelope" in the mail. It is invitation from Miss Wonderly to the "Annual Storybook Tea"! Should he go? He doesn't think he likes tea... but... will there be cookies? B.B. studies up on etiquette and goes off to the tea in his best jacket. Can he behave like a gentleman? - LW

Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibsonby Sue Stauffacher. illus. by Greg Couch. Alfred A. Knopf, 2007. ISBN: 9780375834080. A picture book biography of the tomboy who, given the opportunity to play tennis, not only learned the game but also how to keep her cool, and in 1957 became the first African American to win at Wimbledon. -SS

Robot Dreamsby Sara Varon. Roaring Brook, 2007. ISBN 9781596431089.
In this nearly wordless book, comic book style illustrations tell the story of Dog and his best friend Robot. When the two become separated, readers follow their separate, and very different experiences which are amusing, wistful, and truly thought provoking. -SE

The Pigeon Wants a Puppyby Mo Willems. Hyperion, 2008. ISBN: 1423109600. This self-described puppy-lovin' pigeon promises to take care of what he's always wanted, at least since last Tuesday - a puppy. He promises he'll water it once a month. In the end, after meeting up with a huge puppy, he changes his mind - maybe a walrus is more his speed. -ACC

CLASSIC

My Father’s Dragonby Ruth Stiles Gannett. illus by Ruth Chrisman Gannett. Random House, 2005, c1948. ISBN 9780440421214 (pap).
Young Elmer Elevator journeys to Wild Island and tries to outsmart lions, crocodiles, and the other fierce, and sometimes silly, creatures that live there. It’s dangerous, but they are holding a baby dragon prisoner, and Elmer will do whatever he can to rescue him. -SE

Jack and the Beanstalkretold and illustrated by Steven Kellogg.
Morrow Junior Books, c1991. ISBN: 9780688102500.
This picture book introduction to the classic folktale has both humorous and slightly scary elements that will pull children into the drama. The villian is warty ogre with a pig-like snout and sharp teeth. - GEZ

Frog and Toad Are Friendsby Arnold Lobel. Harper & Row, 1970. ISBN: 9780060239572.
Laugh along with quirky Toad and thoughtful Frog as they discover what it means to be friends through these five easy to read stories and the accompanying expressive illustrations, full of imagination, humor, gentleness and consideration for one another. - SS

Mortimerby Robert Munsch. Annick Press Ltd., 1985. ISBN: 0920303129. Mortimer does not want to go to sleep. Whenever anyone commands, "Mortimer, BE QUIET!" he has a refrain in a story that begs for audience participation. -ACC

Little Red Riding Hoodby Jerry Pinkney. Little, Brown, 2007. ISBN: 9780316013550.
The winter scenes and the traditional responses of the wicked wolf will send chills down the reader’s spine in this richly illustrated and oh-so-satisfying version of the traditional folktale. -SS

10-12 Years

Jabberwockyby Lewis Carroll. illus by Chistopher Myers. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2007. ISBN: 9781423103721.
The classic nonsense poem at last makes sense when brilliantly illustrated as an urban playground one-on-one basketball game where intimidating size meets quickness and skill.-SS

Women Daredevils: Thrills, Chills, and Frillsby Julie Cummins. illus by Cheryl Harness. Dutton Children's Books, 2008. ISBN:9780525479482.
What were women doing between 1880 and 1929? These fourteen fascinating women were performing death-defying feats such as walking on the wings of airplanes, taming tigers, diving sixty feet into a tank of water on horseback, and more. -SS

The London Eye Mysteryby Siobhan Dowd. David Fickling Books, 2008. ISBN: 9780375849763.
When Ted's cousin, Salim, disappears while riding the London Eye, it is up to Ted and his sister, Kat, to figure out what has happened. Ted comes up with many interesting theories because, as he states, his brain operates on a different system (he has been diagnosed as having a "syndrome"). Will one of these theories solve the mystery? -SK

Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke. Scholastic 2007. ISBN: 9780439903790.
The daughter of two magicians, Igraine wants to be a knight. Whenhen their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor, Igraine proves her bravery. -gez

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journalby Jeff Kinney. Amulet Books, c2007. ISBN: 9780810993136.
Greg and his best friend Rowley adjust to middle school where they are undersized weaklings. When Rowley grows more popular, Greg kicks off a chain of events that tests their friendship. -GEZ

Savvyby Ingrid Law. Dial, 2008. ISBN: 9780803733060
Mibs can’t wait for her 13th birthday; in her family, that’s when one’s “savvy” or extraordinary talent appears. When her father is terribly injured just prior to her birthday, she is certain that her savvy can save him and embarks upon an odyssey full of quirky characters and colorful events. - GLS

The Willoughbysby Lois Lowry. Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books ,2008 ISBN: 9780618979745.
Orphans, neglectful parents, a baby on the doorstep, and a lonely billionaire are some classic themes in children’s literature which receive a humorous twist in this delightful slim volume.-GLS

Edward's Eyesby Patricia MacLachlan. Atheneum, 2007. ISBN: 9781416927433.
Edward's eyes and his self-taught ability to throw the perfect knuckleball are part of what make him extra special in an already large and loving family. The connection he shared with his siblings continues after his untimely death through a well-matched organ donation recipient. -JR

We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseballby Kadir Nelson. Jump at the Sun, 2008. ISBN: 9780786808328.
From 1920 to 1945, some of the roughest, fastest, and most amazing baseball games took place in the Negro Leagues. Magnificent paintings and fascinating anecdotes introduce Rube Foster, Oscar Charleston, and many other unsung heroes of the sport. -SE

Keeping Scoreby Linda Sue Park. Clarion, 2008. ISBN 9780618927999.
Maggie knows everything there is to know about the sport of baseball and her favorite team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. She makes friends with a firefighter who shares her interest (even though he’s a Giants fan), but their relationship changes when he is shipped off to fight in the Korean War. -SE

Billy Creekmoreby Tracey Porter. Joanna Cotler Books, 2007. ISBN: 9780060775704.
In 1905, 10 year-old Billy, storyteller extraordinaire, is rescued from an orphanage by his aunt and uncle. His life continues to take on many twists and turns, from the West Virginia mines to the circus, and he discovers much about himself along the way in this fast-paced, Dickensian-style novel. -SS

Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Treeby Lauren Tarshis. Dial Books for Young Readers, 2007. ISBN: 9780803731646.
Quirky Emma-Jean loves to observe her fellow seventh graders' behavior from afar. When she decides to help a few classmates with their problems, tension and humor ensues. -AK

Nurk: The Strange, Surprising Adventures of a (Somewhat) Brave Shrewby Ursula Vernon. Harcourt, 2008. ISBN: 9780152063757.
In this animal fantasy, Nurk, a shrew who likes clean socks, sets out hoping (sort of) for adventure. Inspired by his famous and heroic grandmother, he paddles down a stream in a boat he made from a snail shell. He rescues a dragonfly princess from the stream and becomes a reluctant hero who is happy to return to his quiet life at home. - LW

CLASSIC

The Book of Threeby Lloyd Alexander. Henry Holt, 2006, c1964. ISBN: 9780805080483(pap).
An assistant pig-keeper who longs for adventure gets more than he bargained for when his pig runs away. As he pursues her through the magical land of Prydain, he encounters an evil enchantress, deathless warriors, and the mysterious masked Horned King. -SE

Anne of Green Gablesby L. M. Montgomery. Putnam's Songs, 2008, c1908. ISBN: 9780399154782.
The adventures of an eleven year old orphan girl starts off a classic series. The story is at times funny, at times sad, and always intriguing. -ACC

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimhby Robert C. O'Brien. Atheneum, 1986, c1971. ISBN: 9780689710681.
When her son falls ill, Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse, seeks help from her rat neighbors and finds a secret laboratory. -GEZ

Bridge to Terabithiaby Katherine Paterson. HarperEntertainment, 2007, c1977. ISBN: 9780061227288.
When Leslie Burke moves next door to Jess Aarons he finds that she loves to run as much as he does and the two become friends. Together they create a secret kingdom in nearby woods and name it Terabithia. There they rule, fight giants, share stories, and seek solace from the everyday world until tragedy strikes. -SK

12 and up

Ringside, 1925: Views from the Scopes Trialby Jen Bryant. Alfred A. Knopf, 2008.
ISBN: 9780375840470.
As the world looks in on the small town of Dayton, Tennessee, teens and adults alike find their thoughts and beliefs challenged and affected by the famous “monkey trial” in this thoughtful and thought-provoking free-verse novel of an historic incident that still reverberates today. -SS

Foundby Margaret Peterson Haddix. Simon & Schuster, 2008. ISBN 9781416954170.
13 years ago 36 babies landed at an airport under mysterious circumstances. Now they are all teenagers, with no idea that their lives are in serious danger, until two of them begin to piece together the surprising truth about their pasts. -SE

Book of a Thousand Daysby Shannon Hale. Bloomsbury, 2007. ISBN: 9781599900513.
When Lady Saren refused to marry the man chosen for her, her father had her sealed in a tower for seven years. Her brave and clever maid tells the story of the imprisonment and of the amazing events that followed. - SE

Slamby Nick Hornby. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2007. ISBN: 9780399250484.
Sam Jones loves skateboarding and Tony Hawk. When at the age of fifteen, his girlfriend Alicia gets pregnant, his life suddenly changes and he learns to cope. Much more than a contemporary problem novel, this book combines humor, wacky characters, and a unusual writing style. - GEZ

The Wednesday Warsby Gary Schmidt. Clarion, 2007. ISBN: 9780618724833.
For Holling Hoodhood, seventh grade in 1967 includes some highlights (meeting the Yankees and winning cross country races) and plenty of lowlights (yellow tights, a tough teacher, and a very large rat) in this humorous coming of age novel. -SE

The Arrivalby Shaun Tan. Arthur A. Levine, 2007. ISBN: 9780439895293.
Hundreds of ingeniously crafted illustrations tell the story of a man who leaves his family to explore new lands in this innovative wordless tale. Fantastical creatures and dramatic cityscapes are the backdrop to a universal tale about family, friendship, and finding a new home. -SE

Big Fat Manifestoby Susan Vaught. Bloomsbury USA Children's Books, 2007. ISBN: 9781599902067.
Full-bodied high school senior Jamie Carcaterra is looking forward to an amazing year filled with performing in the school play, writing for the school newspaper, and hanging out with her friends and boyfriend. When Jamie's boyfriend decides to have gastric bypass surgery, Jamie must explore how her body is perceived by him, others, and, most importantly, herself and decide how to make her way into her future without forgetting her true self. -JSL

CLASSIC

The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm: A Novelby Nancy Farmer. Scholastic,1994.
ISBN: 9780531068298.
Set in Zimbabwe, Africa in 2194, three siblings secretly leave the safety of their home and are kidnapped. Plot twists and high adventure ensue as they attempt to escape and three mutant detectives try to rescue them. -SS

The Outsidersby S.E. Hinton. Puffin, 2006, c1967. ISBN: 9780140385724.
Ponyboy and his two older brothers are trying to stay together after their parents die in a car accident. They consider themselves "greasers" because they're poor and on the outskirts of society. Their rivals, the "socs" (socials) are kids with money and influence. The rivalry between these two groups erupts in violence when Ponyboy and his friends are caught hanging out with two "Soc" girls by the girls' boyfriends. -SK

Hatchet: a Novel (20th anniv. ed.) by Gary Paulsen. Simon & Schuster, 2007, c1987. ISBN: 9781416925088.
This is the story of thirteen year old Brian, who, after a plane crash, learns to survive alone in the wilderness for almost two months. -ACC

Stargirlby Jerry Spinelli. Random House, 2000. ISBN: 0679886370.
When a free-spirited girl begins classes at Mica High School, her non-conformist style challenges everyone's way of thinking. Will first love cause Stargirl to conform, or can she change Leo? -JR

BOOKS THAT ARE ALREADY ON OPRAH'S LIST

Infant to 2 YearsHug by Jez AlboroughThe Adventures of Max the Minnow by William BonifaceSnoozers by Sandra BoyntonGo Away, Big Green Monster! by Ed EmberleyTime for Bed by Mem FoxCounting Kisses by Karen KatzDuck Is Dirty by Satoshi KitamuraBrown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr.Shanna's Princess Show by Jean MarzolloNo, David! by David ShannonWhen Mama Comes Home Tonight by Eileen SpinelliBaby Dance by Ann TaylorMax's Bedtime by Rosemary WellsLittle White Duck by Walt Whippo

3 to 5 YearsI Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren ChildClick Clack Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen CroninWho Am I?, What Am I?, I Can Roll!, I Can Fly! by Alain Crozon and Lurelie LanchaisIs Your Mama A Llama by Deborah GuarinoWhistle for Willie by Ezra Jack KeatsCharlie's Checklist by Rory S. LermanBeatrice's Goat by Page McBrierIf You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Joffe NumeroffWhat Mommies/Daddies Do Best by Laura NumeroffTen Minutes Till Bedtime by Peggy RathmanChewy Louie by Howie SchneiderMy Many Colored Days by Dr. SeussDoctor De Soto by William Steig

6-9 YearsMiss Alaineus A Vocabulary Disaster by Debra FrasierBunnicula by Deborah and James HowePinky and Rex by James HoweDodo Gets Married by Petra MathersAmelia Bedelia by Peggy ParishMrs. Katz and Tush by Patricia PolaccoAunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky by Faith Ringgold (Illustrator), J. Davis (Editor)Freedom Summer by Deborah WilesThe Coin Counting Book by Rozanne Lanczak WilliamsThe Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson

9-12 YearsBecause of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamilloA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Giver by Lois LowryShiloh by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorHoles by Louis SacharKit's Wilderness by David AlmondRamona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly ClearyJames and the Giant Peach by Roald DahlMatilda by Roald DahlBen and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amous by Robert LawsonCharlotte's Web by E.B. WhiteBud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

12+ YearsTuck Everlasting by Natalie BabbittThe View from Saturday by E.L. KonigsburgJulie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead GeorgeJunebug by Alice MeadThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettWhen Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt